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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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