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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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