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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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