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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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