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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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