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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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