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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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