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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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