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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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