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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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