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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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