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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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