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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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