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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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