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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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