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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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