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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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