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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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