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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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