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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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