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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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