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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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