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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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