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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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