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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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