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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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