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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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