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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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