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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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