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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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