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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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