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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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