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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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