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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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