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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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