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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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