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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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