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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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