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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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