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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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