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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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