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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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