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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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