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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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