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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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