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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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