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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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