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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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