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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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