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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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