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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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