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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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