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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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