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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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