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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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