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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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