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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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