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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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