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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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