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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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