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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important 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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