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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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