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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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