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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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