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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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