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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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