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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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