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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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