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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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