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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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