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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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