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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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