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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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