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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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