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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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