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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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