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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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