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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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