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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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