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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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