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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the 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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