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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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