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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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