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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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