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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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