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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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