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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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