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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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