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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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