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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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