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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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