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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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