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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. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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