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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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