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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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