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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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