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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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