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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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