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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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