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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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