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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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