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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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