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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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