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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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