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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources