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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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