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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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