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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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