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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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