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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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