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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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