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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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