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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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