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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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