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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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