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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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