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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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