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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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