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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major 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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