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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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