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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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