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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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