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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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