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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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