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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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