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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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