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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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