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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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