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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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