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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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