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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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