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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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