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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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