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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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