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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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