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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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