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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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