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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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