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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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