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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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