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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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