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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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