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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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