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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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