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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources