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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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