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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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