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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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