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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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