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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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