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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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