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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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