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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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