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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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