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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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