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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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