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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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