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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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