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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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