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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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