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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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