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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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