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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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