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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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