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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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