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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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