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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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