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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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