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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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