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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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