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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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