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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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