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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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