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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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