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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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