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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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