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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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