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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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