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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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