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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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