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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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