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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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