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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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