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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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