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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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