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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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