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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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