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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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