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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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