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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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