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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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