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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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