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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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