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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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