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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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