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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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