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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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