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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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