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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers 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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