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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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