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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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