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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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