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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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