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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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