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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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