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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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