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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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