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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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