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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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