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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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