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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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