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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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