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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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