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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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