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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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