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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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