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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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