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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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