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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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