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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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