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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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