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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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