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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the 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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