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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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