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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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