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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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