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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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