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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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