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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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