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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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