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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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