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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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