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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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