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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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