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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 (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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