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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner 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 distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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