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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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