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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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