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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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