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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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