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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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