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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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