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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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