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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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