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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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