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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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