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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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