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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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