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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses 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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