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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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