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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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