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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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