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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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