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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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