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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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