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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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