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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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