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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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