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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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