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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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