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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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