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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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