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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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