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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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