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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources