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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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