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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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