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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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