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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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