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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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