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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates 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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