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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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