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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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