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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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