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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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