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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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