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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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