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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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