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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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