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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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