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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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