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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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