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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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