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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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