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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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