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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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