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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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