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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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