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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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