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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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