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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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