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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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