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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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