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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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