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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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