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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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