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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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