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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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