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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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