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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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