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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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