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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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