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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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