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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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