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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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