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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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