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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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