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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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