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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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