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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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