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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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