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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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