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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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