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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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