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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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