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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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