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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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