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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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