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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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