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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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