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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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