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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores 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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