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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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