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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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