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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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