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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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