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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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