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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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