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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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