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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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