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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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