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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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