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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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