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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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