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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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