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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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