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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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