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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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