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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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