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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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