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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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