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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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