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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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