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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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