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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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