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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources