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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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