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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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