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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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