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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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