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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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