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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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