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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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