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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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