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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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