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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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