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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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