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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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