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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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