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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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