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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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