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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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