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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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