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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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