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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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