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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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