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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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