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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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