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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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