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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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