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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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