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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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