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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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