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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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