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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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