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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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