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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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