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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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