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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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