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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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