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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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