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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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