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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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