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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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