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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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