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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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