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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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