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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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