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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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