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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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