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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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