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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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