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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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