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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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