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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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