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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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