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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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