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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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