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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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