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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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