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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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