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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key 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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