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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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