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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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