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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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