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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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