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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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