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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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