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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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