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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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