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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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