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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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