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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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