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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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