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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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