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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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