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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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