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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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