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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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