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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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