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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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