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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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