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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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