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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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