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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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