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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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