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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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