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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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