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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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