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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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