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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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