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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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