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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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