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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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