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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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