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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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