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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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