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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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