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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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