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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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