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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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