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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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