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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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