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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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