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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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