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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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