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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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