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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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