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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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