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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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