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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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