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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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