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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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