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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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