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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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