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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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