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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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