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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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