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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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