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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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