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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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