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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the 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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