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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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