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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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