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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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