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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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