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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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