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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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