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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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