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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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