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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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