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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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