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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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