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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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