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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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