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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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