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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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