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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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