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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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