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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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