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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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