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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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