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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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