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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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