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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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