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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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