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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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