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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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