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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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