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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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