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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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