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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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