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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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