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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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