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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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