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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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