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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational 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.

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