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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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