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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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