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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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