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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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