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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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