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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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