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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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