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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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