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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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