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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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