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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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