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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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