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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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