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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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