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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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